13 Sep 2021 | 01:58 PM UTC
Mauritania: Authorities ease COVID-19-related nightly curfew hours as of Sept. 13 /update 24
Mauritania eases nightly curfew as of Sept. 13; other COVID-19-related measures largely unchanged.
Event
Mauritanian authorities have eased the country's COVID-19-related curfew as of Sept. 13. Other restrictions are largely unchanged.
Domestic Restrictions
The nightly curfew has been eased to 00:00-06:00 instead of 20:00-06:00. Hygiene and social distancing measures remain mandatory at local markets. The use of facemasks is compulsory in public, and a ban on large gatherings remains in place.
International Restrictions
Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) remains open to limited domestic and international passenger flights. Travelers to Mauritania must present a printed negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than three days before travel. Arrivals may also be subject to temperature screening at airports; persons who exhibit an elevated temperature or display other symptoms of the disease will be tested immediately. All passengers over the age of 11 must produce a negative COVID-19 test result before leaving the country.
Travelers from countries with new variants of the virus (i.e., Brazil, South Africa, the UK, and India) will be required to isolate at their port of entry for 10 days. Such individuals will be transported to a secure facility ahead of a possible quarantine period at their own expense. A COVID-19 PCR test will be administered at the facility; travelers who test negative will be allowed to continue with regular COVID-19 travel procedures.
Land borders with Senegal and Mali are reportedly open. Freight travel remains permitted at several border crossings but is subject to enhanced inspections. However, noncommercial overland travel with Morocco remains banned.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
